Hobie Kayak Owners: Pros and Cons - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

food4less562 · 03-29-2014, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

Pro angler 14 all the way! A few guys are switchn over to the PA this year. Its not good for everything...but for 99% of the stuff we do it works perfect. As long as you can move it and transport it of course.

how are the surf launches in a pa14?

ful-rac · 03-30-2014, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by food4less562

how are the surf launches in a pa14?

You have to pick your days for surf launches better but for the most part its not a problem once you learn how to do it.

RockyRaab · 03-30-2014, 05:44 AM

My first and only 'yak is a PA14. I'm a freshwater angler, so I cannot speak about surf launches, but I can vouch that I had no issues getting it atop my Durango, and I'm 67 years old.

One can say that a Prangler is the Rolls Royce of fishing 'yaks. Like a Roller, is is luxurious, spacious, smooth riding, and very well built. It is also heavy, not the fastest, and expensive.

sandydiego · 03-30-2014, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyRaab

My first and only 'yak is a PA14. I'm a freshwater angler, so I cannot speak about surf launches, but I can vouch that I had no issues getting it atop my Durango, and I'm 67 years old.

One can say that a Prangler is the Rolls Royce of fishing 'yaks. Like a Roller, is is luxurious, spacious, smooth riding, and very well built. It is also heavy, not the fastest, and expensive.

Is there any permits required for your yak in Utah?

Bert Vega · 03-30-2014, 07:23 AM

Go with the PA Jeff. I love mine

Raskal311 · 03-30-2014, 07:37 AM

PA12 Double rainbow all the way. Not too big for a smaller guy like me 5'8" 145lb. But big enough to be dam comfortable. I wanted the PA 14 but that thing was just too big and heavy.

roadx · 03-30-2014, 07:39 AM

outback =
stable
decent deck space
nice storage
lighter
better steering
watch out for high surf (but manageable)

PA 12 =
very stable (stand up and pee)
awesome deck space
plenty of storage
heavy (i tend to carry more than i need)
steering sucks
dont even think about going out in large surf.

the only time i have rolled going out is in the 12.
at times for a quick session, i wish i still had my outback but love the 12's comfort for longer sessions

sandydiego · 03-30-2014, 05:53 AM

PA is just slightly slower than the Revo. Some say it's the same speed. The Revo is a wet ride.... The new seat on the PA is SO comfortable.... Riding First Class. Higher seating and better visibility on what's happening on the water. I can't say that about the Revo.

If you look at the fact that most guys who had a Revo switched over to a PA it should clue you in. With the boat ramp closed. The PA fully loaded dragging back up the beach sucks. We are spoiled with driving on to the beach.

We need to bring a piece of plywood to put on the stairs as a ramp. Going to the water was no issue. Surf launching. Same as the Revo. Thr PA cost is higher, but you get what you pay for.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Steve

03-30-2014, 07:37 AM	#6
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	PA12 Double rainbow all the way. Not too big for a smaller guy like me 5'8" 145lb. But big enough to be dam comfortable. I wanted the PA 14 but that thing was just too big and heavy. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

03-30-2014, 07:39 AM	#7
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	outback = stable decent deck space nice storage lighter better steering watch out for high surf (but manageable) PA 12 = very stable (stand up and pee) awesome deck space plenty of storage heavy (i tend to carry more than i need) steering sucks dont even think about going out in large surf. the only time i have rolled going out is in the 12. at times for a quick session, i wish i still had my outback but love the 12's comfort for longer sessions __________________

03-30-2014, 05:44 AM	#3
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	My first and only 'yak is a PA14. I'm a freshwater angler, so I cannot speak about surf launches, but I can vouch that I had no issues getting it atop my Durango, and I'm 67 years old. One can say that a Prangler is the Rolls Royce of fishing 'yaks. Like a Roller, is is luxurious, spacious, smooth riding, and very well built. It is also heavy, not the fastest, and expensive.

03-30-2014, 07:23 AM	#5
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	Go with the PA Jeff. I love mine

03-30-2014, 05:53 AM	#8
sandydiego Rum Pirate Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wilds of Mira Mesa Posts: 388	PA is just slightly slower than the Revo. Some say it's the same speed. The Revo is a wet ride.... The new seat on the PA is SO comfortable.... Riding First Class. Higher seating and better visibility on what's happening on the water. I can't say that about the Revo. If you look at the fact that most guys who had a Revo switched over to a PA it should clue you in. With the boat ramp closed. The PA fully loaded dragging back up the beach sucks. We are spoiled with driving on to the beach. We need to bring a piece of plywood to put on the stairs as a ramp. Going to the water was no issue. Surf launching. Same as the Revo. Thr PA cost is higher, but you get what you pay for. Hope this helps. Cheers Steve